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Venezuela Crisis: US Lifts Sanctions on General Who Broke Ranks

The US has lifted sanctions on a Venezuelan general who broke ranks from the Nicolás Maduro regime, saying it hoped it would push others to follow. US sanctions will be lifted on Manuel Cristopher Figuera, Venezuela’s former intelligence chief. Mr Pence reiterated US support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who has been recognized by more than 50 nations as Venezuela’s “interim president”. Mr Guaido is challenging the legitimacy of President Maduro.